Cardiology — Flashcards

What is performed in the initial evaluation of thyroid nodules in patients with subnormal TSH levels? _____

Uremia presenting with _____, pericarditis, or bleeding is managed with urgent hemodialysis

Treatment of cardiogenic shock? _____

Pulsus bisferiens (2 strong peaks) carotid pulse is seen in _____

Hint: condition

Albuterol/ipratropium nebulizer is used for acute _____

What murmur is best heard with the patient in left lateral decubitus positioning and holding the breath in full expiration? _____

What is the best initial therapy for hyperlipidemia? _____

_____ pneumothorax may be due to mechanical ventilation with use of high pressures

What is the recommended screening protocol for abdominal aortic aneurysm? _____

What imaging modality is used to confirm the diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta? _____